No fewer than 24 family members have tragically died of food poisoning in Danzanke village, Isa local government area of Sokoto State.

The PUNCH reports that the members of the household used fertilizer type known as ‘Gishirin Lalle’ in Hausa, as a seasoning in cooking food, instead of salt.

Confirming the incident, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Innamem on Tuesday said that only two female members survived after lightly testing the food.

“Regrettably, the entire family who had the meal lost their lives except two female members, who merely tested the food and are currently responding to treatment.

“Attempts to save the lives of all the affected people by providing the needed medical care proved abortive,” Inname stated.

The Commissioner warned the general public to always be cautious in order to prevent such reoccurrence in their families.

“It is very important for the public to know that this incidence though preventable and not contagious, is extremely fatal even with best of medical attention and care,” he further stated.